CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION FOR RICE
India extends Halal certification for meat exports to Egypt
The government has extended the implementation of the mandatory i-CAS-Halal for meat exports to Egypt by three months. This extension aims to facilitate the accreditation process of Egyptian Halal certification bodies. Additionally, the government specified that the Certificate of Inspection for rice exports is limited to certain European countries. Exemption from this requirement will continue until April 2027 for other European nations.
Kyani & Co FSSAI licence suspended: What Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA found inside Mumbai’s more than 100-year-old Irani cafe
Mumbai’s historic Irani cafe Kyani & Co. has had its FSSAI licence suspended by the Maharashtra FDA after an inspection found rat droppings, live flies, dead cockroaches and other hygiene violations in its food preparation and storage areas. The action followed a statewide festive-season crackdown in which the FDA seized over 50 tonnes of food products and suspended licences of 30 establishments.
FDA suspends food licences of IRCTC supplier, 3 ISKCON establishments in Mumbai
The Maharashtra FDA has taken decisive action by suspending food licenses due to hygiene and safety breaches. A supplier linked with IRCTC was found with cockroach infestations, leading to the suspension. Additionally, three ISKCON establishments faced license suspensions, alongside other eateries facing recommended suspensions for similar offenses amid a broader state-wide initiative to ensure food safety.
Rice export rules relaxed for select European countries
India has eased rice export rules for many European nations. An inspection certificate from EIC/EIAs is now only required for exports to the EU, UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Other European countries are exempt for six months. New rules also align feather and skin export policies with EU and UK regulations.
DGFT rolls out procedure for allocation of calcined coke
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has released new rules for importing calcined petroleum coke for aluminium production. Applications are now open for allocations for the 2026-27 period. Additionally, a certificate of inspection for rice exports is now only required for specific European countries. Exports to other European nations are exempt for six months.
India eases rules for rice exports to some European countries
India has eased export rules for rice. Basmati and non-basmati rice can now be shipped to certain European nations. This is without the usual inspection certificate from its export agency. This exemption is for a period of six months. The rule applies to EU member states, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Other European countries are already exempt.
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Display of menu, rate list of food items in trains mandatory: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the mandatory display of food menus and rates on trains. He outlined measures for improving hygiene and quality, including modern kitchens, CCTV monitoring, branded ingredients, and regular audits. Passengers receive SMS updates with menu links, and QR codes on food packages provide detailed information.
Requirement for inspection certificate for rice exports limited to certain EU nations: DGFT
New Delhi announced that the certificate of inspection requirement for rice exports from government bodies mainly applies to EU member states, including the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The rule is exempt for other European countries for the next six months.
Commerce ministry developing platform for registration, resolution of non-trade barriers
"We are making a portal so that we can prioritise all the NTBs. Traders will register their complaints and the ministry will pursue that," the official said. In cases where the barrier is impacting a large volume of goods will be prioritised for their redressal and action-taking.
Commerce ministry sets up task force to resolve trade barrier issues for exporters
The ministry is also looking at improving mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) with different countries so that product standards are as per the requirements of the importing countries.
Govt exempts rice exports to some European nations from inspection certificate for 6 more months
India deferred the mandatory requirement of a certificate of inspection by export inspection agencies for shipping both basmati and non-basmati rice to certain European countries by six more months. EIC is the official export certification body of India which ensures quality and safety of products exported from India.
Fast track action to remove non-tariff barriers key to realise trillion-dollar merchandise export goal: GTRI report
It asked for upgrading domestic systems, in cases where Indian products are rejected due to quality issues; and retaliating if unreasonable standards or rules continue to obstruct exports from New Delhi. "Many of India's exports suffer due to time taking prior registration requirements and unreasonable domestic standards/rules in many countries. India must talk to partner countries for reasonable solutions," GTRI Co-founder Ajay Srivastava said.
Rice exports to certain European countries exempted from mandatory inspection certificate for 6 months
India on Monday deferred the mandatory requirement of a certificate of inspection by export inspection agencies for shipping both basmati and non-basmati rice to certain European countries by six months.
Norms delayed for rice exports to European Union
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a notification issued on Thursday said export of rice (basmati and non-basmati) to European Union (EU) member states and other European countries with the exception of five countries, namely the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, will require certificate of inspection from EIA (export inspection agency), or EIC (Export Inspection Council) from January 1, 2023.
Govt puts curbs on imports of Hydrofluorocarbons
"Import policy of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) has been revised from 'free' to 'restricted', subject to NoC (no objection certificate) from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
Govt attempting to revive coal mining in Tirap, Changlang and Longding region: Pema Khandu
The CM also inaugurated the new building of the police station of Changlang and Namtok. He also inaugurated the newly constructed Police Station building at Jairampur, Nampong and Manmao.
India defers certificate requirement for rice export to European countries till July
India on Tuesday deferred the requirement of obtaining a certificate of inspection from a government agency to ship both basmati and non-basmati rice to European countries to July 1, 2021. Earlier the date was January 1 next year.
India defers certificate requirement for rice export to European countries to Jan 1, 2021
EIC is the official export certification body of India which ensures quality and safety of products exported from India.
India adds checks to rice exports to European Union
The commerce and industry ministry on Thursday amended the export policy for Basmati and non-Basmati rice from ‘free’ to outbound shipments subject to certificates issued by Export Inspection Council (EIC).
Rice exporters seek amendment in export inspection norms
The exporters rue that the consignments were stranded on Indian ports after the notification issued on November 4 by the Indian Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) mandated all shipments headed to Europe as well as CIS countries to get Certificate of Inspection from Export Inspection Council (EIC) fulfilling the EU norms.
Trade wars and the Great China Wall: How India can get its act together for a China-smart trade policy
India exported goods worth $10 billion to China in 2005. India had a trade surplus with China during 2003-5, reveals trade data maintained by China.
Effect of PM Modi’s China visit: Chinese inspectors may allow Indian beef exports
Indian bovine meat and meat products have been denied entry into China on grounds of alleged foot-and-mouth disease.
Mango diplomacy: Alphonso mango likely to land in Mauritius
Anand Sharma had taken up the issue of Mauritius not allowing import of Indian mangoes with his Mauritius counterpart Sayyad Abd-Al-Cader Sayed Hossen.
Mauritius may soon decide on MRPL contract renewal issue
India's exports to Mauritius comprises largely of petroleum products following a 3 year agreement signed between MRPL and the State Trading Corporation
Organic farming re-kindles interest in paddy fields
Organic cultivators seem to be reviving interest in paddy farming in Kerala, which has increasingly been depending on other states for a major part of its regular supply of rice.
China to extend crackdown on shoddy food products
China will extend a nationwide crackdown on shoddy food products into the New Year as it seeks to restore confidence in the "made in China" label, according to a government statement seen on Monday.
Russia wants double safety check on rice from India
After lifting the ban on import of rice from India, Russia has informed New Delhi that it would like to inspect Indian laboratories, which test and certify the grain for safety and quality before its export.
Russia may withdraw rice import ban on India soon
Russia is expected to lift the ban on exports of rice, groundnut and sesame seeds from India soon. The ban was imposed in May this year.
Russia bans rice imports from Asia, US
Russia has imposed a temporary ban on rice imports, citing quality concerns in Asian and US-produced rice, agriculture officials said Tuesday.
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